There were more bookings in the second half when Al Shahania’s Sultan Al Kuwari (59th), Alvaro Perez (75) and Abdullah Khaled (82nd) were shown yellow cards.

In an enterprising move in the 70th minute, Al Kuwari got close to scoring, but his shot from close range was blocked by Rodrigues. A similar attack from Kesse Amangoua of Al Shahania was blocked by the goalkeeper in the 62nd.

Al Ahli’s Jassem Mohamed fired at the Al Shahania goal, but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Saoud Al Hajri.

Omid Ebrahimi of Al Ahli joined the list of those who were shown yellow cards in the 55th minute.